Phonetics

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Which type of sound is represented by a symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

  • Letter
  • Vowel
  • Consonant (correct)
  • Word

What is the purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

  • To create new words
  • To transcribe the world's languages (correct)
  • To teach spelling and grammar
  • To standardize pronunciation

Which of the following is NOT a reason why ghoti could be the correct spelling for 'fish'?

  • 'gh' as in 'tough'
  • 'o' as in 'women'
  • 'g' as in 'ghost' (correct)
  • 'ti' as in 'emotion'

What is the difference between consonants and vowels in phonetics?

<p>Consonants and vowels are different types of sounds. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of spelling in orthography?

<p>To represent sounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of using text language to be more transparent?

<p>'wuz' instead of 'was' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between phonetics and spelling?

<p>Phonetics helps explain spelling. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Consonant (IPA)

Sound represented by a symbol in the IPA.

IPA Purpose

To write down all the sounds of all languages.

Why 'ghoti' fails

ghoti cannot be spelled with a hard 'g' sound

Consonants vs. Vowels

Sounds with blocked airflow (consonants) vs. open airflow (vowels).

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Spelling Purpose

Visually represents the sounds of a language.

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Transparent Text

Using easier text to communicate.

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Phonetics & Spelling

Phonetics describes sounds, explaining why spelling looks the way it does.

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Study Notes

Phonetic Alphabet and Orthography

  • A phoneme is a type of sound represented by a symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

Purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

  • The purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is to provide a standardized way of representing the sounds of spoken languages in written form.

Correct Spelling of 'Fish'

  • The correct spelling of 'fish' is not 'ghoti' because, although the individual letters 'gh', 'o', and 'ti' can represent the sounds /f/, /i/, and /sh/ in certain words, their combination in 'ghoti' does not follow the standard rules of English orthography.

Consonants and Vowels in Phonetics

  • In phonetics, consonants are sounds made by obstructing airflow with the tongue, teeth, or lips, whereas vowels are sounds made by allowing airflow to pass through the mouth without obstruction.

Purpose of Spelling in Orthography

  • The purpose of spelling in orthography is to represent the sounds of spoken languages in written form, allowing for communication and understanding through written texts.

Transparency in Text Language

  • Using abbreviations like 'brb' (be right back) is an example of using text language to be more transparent, as it quickly conveys the intended meaning to the reader.

Relationship between Phonetics and Spelling

  • There is a complex relationship between phonetics and spelling, as the sounds of spoken languages (phonetics) are represented by written symbols (spelling) in various ways, depending on the language and its orthography.

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